Host Aggie Park and guest Joanne Choi explore the topics of money & wealth, through the lens of faith. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into a challenging yet important question for people living in wealthy countries: Can we enjoy comfort and luxury while staying true to our deepest values and purpose?
What does it mean to live with purpose and integrity — even when you’re surrounded by wealth and comfort?
✨ Why conversations about money and values matter — and how they impact our lives today.
✨ How to tell if our blessings are opportunities to grow or challenges that test our character.
✨ Finding balance between chasing wealth and rejecting it altogether.
✨ Real-life examples from the Bible of people who used their resources well — and those who didn’t.
✨ Understanding seemingly contradictory ideas about wealth, blessings, and the dangers of greed.
✨ Practical steps to avoid making money your ultimate priority while appreciating life’s blessings with gratitude.
Whether you’re feeling guilty about your blessings, struggling with materialism, or simply wanting to live a life of integrity and purpose — this conversation is for you.
Tune in for practical guidance, eye-opening insights, and a fresh perspective on how to handle wealth and success without losing what truly matters.
Listen now and let’s explore how to live fully and authentically — even when life feels comfortable.
Show Notes
Joanne Choi is a remarkable woman of faith juggling many roles: mother of 4 boys, wife to Steve Choi (elder at Faith Harvest Church), owner of Health Nut, former secondary math teacher, and case manager at Door of Hope in Pasadena.
Joanne recommends this book – God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School by John Cortines & Gregory Baumer
Two young Harvard MBAs on the fast track to wealth and success tell their story of God’s transforming power and how Scripture brought them to the startling conclusion that they should give the majority of their money away to those in need. Packed with compelling case studies, research, and practical strategies, God and Money offers an honest look at what the Bible says about generous giving.